Bougainvillia's Nettle [Bougainvillia bitentaculata]
Description
Bougainvillia bitentaculata is a species of hydromedusae belonging to the family Bougainvilliidae. They are found in the Pacific Ocean and are characterized by their bell-shaped bodies and two long tentacles. They feed on small fish and plankton and have a bioluminescent capability, making them glow in the dark.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Tube-dwelling hydroids
Tubulariidae
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| Genus |
Bougainvillia
Bougainvillia
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